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A Bright Sea of Big-City Possibility

Amazing arts and entertainment. Thriving nightlife. Pro sports. Top-notch employers across a diverse economic spectrum. Beautiful neighborhoods and affordable homes. Top-rated public schools. It’s no wonder Charlotte, NC ranks among the Best Places to Live in America! Come explore this flourishing and diverse city to discover a thriving urban center—and a surrounding metro region—that truly has it all.

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Why Do Residents Choose Charlotte?

Amazing Attractions

Pro sports leagues, including the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA, the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League, the Charlotte Knights of baseball’s International League, and even many NASCAR races at Charlotte International Speedway.

Arts and culture throughout Uptown at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the North Carolina Music Factory, Halton Theatre, and many more.

Favorite museums and centers like the Aviation Museum, Discovery Place, the Mint Museum, The Light Factory, Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Charlotte Zoo, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Shopping and dining in the new urban core of SouthPark, at Northlake Mall, or in many of Charlotte’s inner neighborhoods.

And amazing events, festivals, and celebrations, from the Carolina Renaissance Festival to Taste of Charlotte.

Beautiful Parks

With over 20,000 acres of parkland and 200+ parks throughout the county, there’s no denying that Charlotte is an amazing place to get outside. Some of Charlotte’s most popular parks include Freedom Park, Reedy Creek Park, Winget Park, Nevin Park, Ramsey Creek Park, and Park Road Park, but there are many more parks large and small throughout the area. Charlotte is also home to miles of beautiful trails, like the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte Rail Trail, and the Cross Charlotte Trail.

Nearby, you’ll find other amazing outdoor areas, like the immense Lake Norman, Mountain Lake Island, of of course, the South Carolina favorite, Lake Wylie. And for true adventurers, Charlotte is home to the US National Whitewater Center, as well as Carowinds Amusement Park.

Outstanding Employment Opportunities

Charlotte is home to numerous top national companies, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Hearst Corporation, Nucor, Chiquita Brands International, Snyder’s-Lance, Carolina Foods, Compass Group, and more. As such, Charlotte boasts a long list of major employers. Some of the city’s top employers include Carolinas Healthcare System, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Bank of America, Lowe’s, Novant Health, American Airlines, Harris Teeter, Duke Energy, and many more.

Top-Rated Schools

Charlotte’s public school students are served primarily by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which serve over 140,000 students in over 160 schools. The district has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, and is home to top-rated schools, such as Ardrey Kell High School (ranked #9 Best Public High School in North Carolina), Myers Park High (ranked #14), and Providence High School. Charlotte is also home to other top schools such as Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, a public charter ranked the #1 Public Elementary School in North Carolina.

Charlotte is also home to numerous institutions of continuing education, including UNC Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, Johnson & Wales University, Queens University of Charlotte, Davidson College, Central Piedmont Community College, and more.

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Charlotte, NC at a Glance

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